Classic Toy Trains December 2003

PART ONE: BUILD YOUR OWN O-27 LAYOUT

LIONEL POSTWAR OPERATING LOG AND BARREL CARS

AMERICAN FLYER LAYOUT

REPAIR PICKUP ROLLERS AND SHOES

THE WRDERICH FAMILY WINTER WONDERLAND LAYOUT

8 TIPS FOR OPENING YOUR LAYOUT TO VISITORS

THE CHICAGO NAVY PIER WINDY CITY EXPRESS LAYOUT

BETTER TRACK BALLETSING

REPAIRING A BATTER DAMAGED POSTWAR STEAMER

DECORATE YOUR PLASTICVILLE TO MATCH DEPARTMENT 56

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE OF CTT: Bob Keller reviews the MTH RailKing New York Central Aerotrain, the K-Line Operation Iraqi Freedom train set, Lionel's new O-27 2-8-4 Berkshire, Atlas O's Dash-8 40BW, Pride Line's O gauge mini-terrace, and a long-term review of the Atlas O SD35; Q&A operator tips with Ray L. Plummer; and our popular Collectible Classics column.